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dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
This was my first mafia romance, fitting since the first book was my first dark romance.
Exploring much darker themes than its predecessor, I loved the rich character development we saw with Junior and the second chance romance he had with Lauren. Also loved that he called her Lo.
Teddy Hamilton is a fucking GOD tier narrator and was perfect for Junior. I am slightly bummed we didn’t get Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolf to reprise Josh and Aly since they were so prevalent in the book, but I imagine scheduling and costs would have been a factor.
I devoured this in one day, which should be an indication of how good the story is. The characters are well developed, Taylor is my favorite side character for sure!
There’s an entire page of trigger warnings (selling point for me lol), so take care to review before diving in!
Exploring much darker themes than its predecessor, I loved the rich character development we saw with Junior and the second chance romance he had with Lauren. Also loved that he called her Lo.
Teddy Hamilton is a fucking GOD tier narrator and was perfect for Junior. I am slightly bummed we didn’t get Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolf to reprise Josh and Aly since they were so prevalent in the book, but I imagine scheduling and costs would have been a factor.
I devoured this in one day, which should be an indication of how good the story is. The characters are well developed, Taylor is my favorite side character for sure!
There’s an entire page of trigger warnings (selling point for me lol), so take care to review before diving in!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body horror, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Sexual harassment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Vomit, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't like this as much as Lights about, partly because of how funny Josh and Aly are, partly because I adore Jacob Morgan/Zachary Webber's narration and the characterization he adds to text.
That said, I did jump up and down at work when the library hold hit at work as I was trying to figure out how I would get through only having six hours left of audiobook time on Spotify (I listen to audiobooks all day work). I will probably give it a second (and maybe third) listen before I return it as I did like Lauren as a character and I do appreciate Teddy Hamilton's narration, as well as the narration provided by Jason June and the Josh/Aly appearances that did feel forced.
That said, I did jump up and down at work when the library hold hit at work as I was trying to figure out how I would get through only having six hours left of audiobook time on Spotify (I listen to audiobooks all day work). I will probably give it a second (and maybe third) listen before I return it as I did like Lauren as a character and I do appreciate Teddy Hamilton's narration, as well as the narration provided by Jason June and the Josh/Aly appearances that did feel forced.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment
Minor: Gore, Gun violence, Cannibalism, Pregnancy
dark
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
***Early ARC Review***
Caught Up by Navessa Alllen (Into Darkness #2)
Releases June 10th, 2025
This book is a whole different vibe from Lights Out but was good in its own right.
Read if you like:
Second Chance
High School relationship to enemies to lovers
Cam Girl x Mobster
Hidden Identity
Masks
Man Obsessed
He stalks her (lovingly!😅)
Touch her & 💀
Ride-or-💀 Friendships
LGBTQIA+ Rep
Voyeurism/Exhibitionism
Getting Naughty in Church
k!nk Exploration
She makes him beg
"Grab the headboard"
He'll risk it all for Her
⚠️Check content warnings!
This book focuses on Nico "Junior" Trocci, Aly from Lights Out's cousin, and his obsession with his high school girlfriend, Lauren Marchetti. Junior is (begrudgingly) a part of his dad's criminal empire, and Lauren is now a cam girl (think Only Fans). They had a falling out in high school and they haven't had contact since. (Except, unbeknownst to Lauren, Junior is secretly her #1 subscriber, and they've been talking for years!) Yes, he may have been moderately stalking her all these years, but now he's looking to reconnect IRL! Let's just say that Lauren is not receptive to this and needs some convincing...
This book is dark and steamy and morally grey. It's not laugh-out-loud funny like Lights Out, as Junior's personality could not be more different than Josh's, but they are similar in their intensity and obsession over their women! I'm excited for the final book in the trilogy to come!
4.5⭐ 3.5🌶️
I read an advanced copy of this book, and these are my honest thoughts. Thank you to Navessa Allen and Zando Slowburn for the early review copy via NetGalley!
Caught Up by Navessa Alllen (Into Darkness #2)
Releases June 10th, 2025
This book is a whole different vibe from Lights Out but was good in its own right.
Read if you like:
Second Chance
High School relationship to enemies to lovers
Cam Girl x Mobster
Hidden Identity
Masks
Man Obsessed
He stalks her (lovingly!😅)
Touch her & 💀
Ride-or-💀 Friendships
LGBTQIA+ Rep
Voyeurism/Exhibitionism
Getting Naughty in Church
k!nk Exploration
She makes him beg
"Grab the headboard"
He'll risk it all for Her
⚠️Check content warnings!
This book focuses on Nico "Junior" Trocci, Aly from Lights Out's cousin, and his obsession with his high school girlfriend, Lauren Marchetti. Junior is (begrudgingly) a part of his dad's criminal empire, and Lauren is now a cam girl (think Only Fans). They had a falling out in high school and they haven't had contact since. (Except, unbeknownst to Lauren, Junior is secretly her #1 subscriber, and they've been talking for years!) Yes, he may have been moderately stalking her all these years, but now he's looking to reconnect IRL! Let's just say that Lauren is not receptive to this and needs some convincing...
This book is dark and steamy and morally grey. It's not laugh-out-loud funny like Lights Out, as Junior's personality could not be more different than Josh's, but they are similar in their intensity and obsession over their women! I'm excited for the final book in the trilogy to come!
4.5⭐ 3.5🌶️
I read an advanced copy of this book, and these are my honest thoughts. Thank you to Navessa Allen and Zando Slowburn for the early review copy via NetGalley!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a fun read. I was so excited to read this and was not disappointed. Nic and Lauren were great, their chemistry? On fire. Navessa wasn’t kidding about that church scene. Loved that we got more of Josh in this. My adorable stalker.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying
I love the balance of darkness, spice and humor in this series. The plot is a perfect mix of smart and completely bonkers/far-fetched, making this the perfect escapism read. I had fun and will definitely follow the rest of the series - fingers crossed Stefan’s story is in the future!
Thanks to Zando/IPS and Edelweiss for the ARC!
Thanks to Zando/IPS and Edelweiss for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cannibalism